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Albuterol long term use

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 29, 2023 | Replies (28)
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@wangling

Hi Sue,
Almost a year I have been using Albuterol twice daily before my fluttering, morning and evening. In your shared personal experience, you and your two daughters, do you use it the same way as I do? So far, two pulmonologists and an infectious disease doctor all agreed I continue the practice. While your experience gave me lots of comfort, I need to confirm, do you use Albuterol twice daily for all those years?
I will see my pulmonologist next month, I will discuss it with him again. But your experience means more to me.
I am so happy to have someone like you to turn to.
Many thanks and take care!
Ling

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Oct 28, 2023

So I have used my albuterol rescue inhaler for many years, 2-5 times a day, plus neabs for asthma attacks.
Then cam MAC and airway clearance-nabs at least twice a day . I hated it! Made my tremors so much worse, and took so much time.
About 3 years ago, my primary said "2 puffs of the inhaler are as good as a neb" Now I take 2 puffs, wait 15 minutes, neb saline and do my Aerobika. Saves a lot of time, much less shaky...
Last year my pulmonologist switched my inhaler fro albuterol to Symbicort because I also have asthma. Even better! No flare for a year, and less shortness of breath.

That's my story - an ever changing picture, but if albuterol doesn't bother you, many use it for years.
Sue

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